Novices

Each year there is always a new group of rowers that come to Florida State excited to row in a collegiate setting. These new rowers are referred to as Novices meaning they have rowed collegiately for under a year- once their first year at FSU Crew has come to an end, each rower is moved up to Varsity- a category they will remain for the rest of their time as a rower. As our new Novices are adjusting to life as a college athelete, our new Varsity members are adjusting to the rigourous demands of the Varsity squad. There always seems to be a divide between the old and the new yet the older Varsity members do their best to help new Varsity make the adjusment each year.

Dear New Varsity, 

Novice year is a glorious year. Nearly every regatta the team attends, you come home with clinkage. Power is your best friend. Unfortunately, that year is over. Welcome to our world where racing in the Varsity category is much more difficult and time consuming. This is no longer a game of who can pull the hardest for a specific amount of meters, now your technique is constantly called into question. You can't afford to be a millisecond behind your stroke, you can't afford to let one inch go, and most importantly, you can't afford to lose. It is a rough road in the beginning but we are here to help. We have the focus, the skills, and the drive you need in order to be successful as a Varsity member. We want to help you into the winner's circle, but not without hardwork and dedication. "We're trying to bring it to you, so maybe one day soon you can feel it too. Well not just you but everyone." We must all push each other past our limits. We are a team and we shall succeed as a team. 

Sincerely, 

The Old Varsity

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